Re: Find a RWD Cad for sale? Have a RWD Cad to sell? Post it here!

Originally Posted by jamespowers

Did the Talisman come with leather interior as an option? I ask because I have never seen one with a leather interior. For as much as they cost back then, it should have been an option at least. [COLOR="Silver"]

That has been a subject of long debate! I have seen it argued that it was and seen people say they have salesman's order book that lists it. I also have a magazine with a pictorial of one in leather. Then I have heard people argue that it was redone in leather that was not original? When I get home tonight I will look for pictures.

Re: Find a RWD Cad for sale? Have a RWD Cad to sell? Post it here!

Originally Posted by talismandave

That has been a subject of long debate! I have seen it argued that it was and seen people say they have salesman's order book that lists it. I also have a magazine with a pictorial of one in leather. Then I have heard people argue that it was redone in leather that was not original? When I get home tonight I will look for pictures.

I have seen that site and many others. So have the people who debate this issue. I stated what I said as I did, because I do not want to get in an argument with the folks who are "leather deniers".

I have studied, and collected many items on Talisman since I purchased my first one in 1979. I actually own both versions of the sales guide salesmen at dealerships used. One with the leather listed and one without. The latter is the latest edition so it seemed to me that it was added mid year.

However, I made the mistake of stating that in another Cadillac venue, and was quickly "corrected" by a Cadillac "expert", so I no longer have an opinion on the unicorn of Cadillacs!

Re: Find a RWD Cad for sale? Have a RWD Cad to sell? Post it here!

I have seen that site and many others. So have the people who debate this issue. I stated what I said as I did, because I do not want to get in an argument with the folks who are "leather deniers".

I have studied, and collected many items on Talisman since I purchased my first one in 1979. I actually own both versions of the sales guide salesmen at dealerships used. One with the leather listed and one without. The latter is the latest edition so it seemed to me that it was added mid year.

However, I made the mistake of stating that in another Cadillac venue, and was quickly "corrected" by a Cadillac "expert", so I no longer have an opinion on the unicorn of Cadillacs!

There may be deniers but they had it as an option. How many they produced? We probably will never know.

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Originally Posted by talismandave

I have always liked them, that one more than most!

It would work for me too. Definitely not an underpowered station wagon.

That 59 looks interesting for the $8600 price. If the body is solid and straight that's a great deal. I doubt that green is the original color, looks like something somebody did in the 90's when that "Hunter Green" color was popular on new cars.

Same thing with that 1970 Boss Hogg speical(although JD Hogg's Cadillac was white on white leather) $8000 is a great price if its rust free, runs good, and all the cosmetics are in reasonable order.

Re: Find a RWD Cad for sale? Have a RWD Cad to sell? Post it here!

Originally Posted by Aron9000

That 59 looks interesting for the $8600 price. If the body is solid and straight that's a great deal. I doubt that green is the original color, looks like something somebody did in the 90's when that "Hunter Green" color was popular on new cars.

Same thing with that 1970 Boss Hogg speical(although JD Hogg's Cadillac was white on white leather) $8000 is a great price if its rust free, runs good, and all the cosmetics are in reasonable order.

Yeah, if I had the money then the 59 would be mine.

I had forgotten that Hogg's Cadillac had a white interior too. You are right.